Private charter between Cocos Keeling Island and Christmas Island starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Cocos Keeling Island (CCK) to Christmas Island (XCH) and Christmas Island to Cocos Keeling Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Cocos Keeling Island and Christmas Island is about 985 km (612 miles), or 532 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Cocos Keeling Island–Christmas Island spans US$11,500 – US$33,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 38m | 1h 28m – 1h 48m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 38m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 37m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 34m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Cocos Keeling Island and Christmas Island? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cocos Keeling Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport.
Christmas Island, Christmas Island: Christmas Island International Airport.
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport | Christmas Island International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPCC / CCK | YPXM / XCH |
| Longest hard runway | 7,999 ft | 6,900 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 916 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Cocos Keeling Island to Christmas Island can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Christmas Island International Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,900 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 900 ft to spare. The leg is 985 km.
We publish the price band (US$11,500 – US$33,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Cocos Keeling Island to Christmas Island.
Travel Cocos Keeling Island–Christmas Island with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Demand on Cocos Keeling Island–Christmas Island comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$11,500 – US$33,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 38m gate to gate across the 985 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cocos Keeling Island–Christmas Island departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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